The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 137 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 738
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 19%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- SFAET LTD
- Head
- Mr Lee Raftery (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Hare Park School
Independent · Very close
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Primary · 695m away
Ardleigh Green Infant School
Primary · 695m away
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 722m away
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Gidea Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ravensbourne School
Special school · 1.2km away
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Royal Liberty School a selective school?
No. The Royal Liberty School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Royal Liberty School?
The Royal Liberty School currently has 738 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Royal Liberty School take?
The Royal Liberty School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Royal Liberty School?
The Royal Liberty School is in Romford, RM2 6HJ, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Royal Liberty School have a sixth form?
No, The Royal Liberty School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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